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Chinese Tang style carved wood horse
Chinese Tang style carved wood horse
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Description
Chinese Tang style carved wood horse, possibly Ming/Qing Dynasty (17-19th d.), gilt and polychrome painted, standing four-square, with relief carved saddle and gilt decorated belt with hanging bangles, on later plinth, 23"h 24"l x 8"w

Provenance: The Collection of Litsa Tsitsera, New York

Notes/Literature: Born in North Carolina, but of Greek descent, Litsa Tsitsera was a female pioneer in electrical engineering, starting her professional career in 1960s NYC working for the global electrochemical giant Vittorio de Nora. In addition to her professional life she was an avid supporter of the visual arts, building an impressive wide-ranging collection, and becoming patron to numerous living artists, particularly those of Greek descent, including Theodors Stamos, Chryssa, Michael Lekakis, Frank Minei, Ed Meneely, and Richards Ruben.
Condition
Fair, hairline crack running horizontally through body, overall wear to painted surface with much retained **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Chinese Tang style carved wood horse

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